Our Histories
Maribeth Amber
“After 22 years of teaching art to children and adults in both public and private settings, I find myself with an Art Gallery & Healing space where I enjoy meeting and inspiring people to create and heal.”
Maribeth Amber attended Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY, The Art Institute of Boston, MA, Temple University in Rome, Italy and received a BA from Framingham State University with a BA in Fine Arts and a minor in Art Education.
Distilling the still life into abstract compositions, I like to play with rhythm and movement and experiment with color as I weave subtle worlds into being.
Now living in Maine full time, I am driven to create on a daily basis. In the summers you will find me designing and planting in the garden, or collecting driftwood, while in late Autumn I’m ready to move inside to sculpt and paint. Photography by Aro Ha
“Childhood summers in Maine on the beach building castles in the sand have fueled my wonder and inspiration, especially the ocean and its ceaseless waves and the vast expanse of the nighttime sky.”
— Maribeth
John Bryson
John is a man of many talents, he is a Healing Practitioner, Performer, Producer and Events Coordinator and Director.
Hailing from New York, John has come from the hustle and bustle to bring Serenity and Healing into our lives.
His first event In Maine, 1992 was Alternative Paths which continued through 1997 and then became Total Wellness Expo. which continued through 2009. Also, in ‘97, he added Psychic Sunday which is still being presented, now at Flourish.
These events were presented in Portland, Wells, Augusta and Lewiston Maine. As well as Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Newburyport Massachusetts. In addition to these events, promoted by his company New Edge, John presented various local Musical Artists in concert and his annual Solstice Serenade, headlined by local Musical Artists. In the mid 90’s he produced a Women’s event showcasing Entrepreneurs, Healing Artists, Musicians, Artists, Writers and Photographers at UNH and various venues In Dover and Portsmouth, NH.
John’s lifelong passion is theater and acting. He produced and directed many shows in Maine - some were premiered in Maine. These included, The Awesome 80’s Prom, My First Time, Green Room, The Musical, 8 Track, The Sounds of the ‘70’s and more. His musical play, MoonDance, has had many performances including summer runs here at Flourish. Additionally, he has produced/directed two plays, Driver’s Test and I Dream Before I Take the Stand , here at Flourish
He brings all of these experiences to Flourish, Including his Healing Arts of over 30 years, to help create a nurturing and evolving Arts as Healing space for the Community.